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Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury sought to lower the temperature around the escalating dispute over the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter pillar, arguing that the deadlock should not derail the rest of Europe’s flagship air combat program and cautioning against an overly aggressive bet on an unmanned-only future.  Speaking during Airbus’ full-year results call, Faury repeatedly returned to the idea that Europe’s competitiveness in defense depends on cooperation at scale.   “When Europe does things together and at scale is competitive with the US, it is not so when doing things in a fragmented way,” Faury argued. “Airbus can bring to the fore dual capabilities at scale and speed.” …

Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) has awarded Airbus’ super-medium H175 helicopter type certification, paving the way for entry into service within the Canadian market. On February 19, 2026, Airbus Helicopters described the achievement as a “pivotal moment for the Canadian helicopter industry”. Capable of supporting a diverse number of operations, the H175 has been adopted for search and rescue (SAR), emergency medical services (EMS), private and business aviation, public services, and defense. “We are delighted to receive Transport Canada certification for the H175, a testament to the dedication of our teams and the capabilities of this exceptional aircraft. This certification…

MILAN – NATO artillery units linked up their guns across European training grounds, testing their abilities to strike targets and repel a deluge of drones and missiles in an exercise scenario reminiscent of combat in Ukraine.The multi-national drill was part of the U.S.-led exercise Dynamic Front, organized from Jan. 26 to Feb. 13, across five countries and nine training areas. The event, which involved 23 nations, focused on validating artillery interoperability — how quickly participants could plug different systems together and share the targeting data needed to coordinate long-range strikes across borders.Allied crews were thrown into the fire by simulating…

At the moment, perhaps the most interesting airline “battle” in the United States is between American and United at Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD). While both airlines have hubs there, the dynamics have changed. A decade ago, American had the advantage, while United has been growing there considerably ever since, putting American into a distant second place position. American now wants to reclaim market share in Chicago, so it’s adding a lot of flights, which in turn, is causing United to add flights as well. United CEO Scott Kirby has indicated that he’s “drawing a line in the sand,” and will…

Sun PhuQuoc Airways has ordered up to 40 Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets to serve as the backbone of its widebody fleet. The deal marks the largest Boeing widebody order in Vietnamese history. The year-old carrier announced the purchase on February 17, 2026, at a ceremony in Washington, DC, attended by Vietnamese General Secretary To Lam and US government representatives, alongside Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Stephanie Pope and Sun Group leadership. Island-focused aviation strategy Sun PhuQuoc Airways, Vietnam’s first airline named after an island, operates under what it describes as a “resort aviation” model with a hub-and-spoke network strategy.…

Vietnam Airlines has finalized its first Boeing single-aisle aircraft order for 50 737 MAX (737-8) jets. The purchase supports the Vietnamese flag carrier’s expansion of its domestic and regional network amid rising travel demand across Southeast Asia. The order was announced on February 17, 2026, at a ceremony in Washington, DC. attended by Vietnamese General Secretary To Lam and US government representatives, alongside Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Stephanie Pope and Vietnam Airlines Chairman Dang Ngoc Hoa. Strategic fleet expansion Vietnam Airlines currently operates 17 787 Dreamliners, serving regional and international routes between Vietnam and Europe. The 737-8 addition…

PARIS – BAE Systems said the production pipeline for the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet is filled until the start of final assembly of the sixth-generation stealth aircraft being developed through the Global Combat Air Programme, or GCAP.“The good news is that we now have production requirements all the way through to when we start doing final assembly of a GCAP capability, which is important,” BAE Chief Executive Officer Charles Woodburn told financial analysts in a call on Wednesday following the London-based company’s full-year earnings report.Spain and Italy placed additional orders for the Eurofighter at the end of 2024, followed by…

We know that if regulatory approval weren’t an issue, United would’ve already bought JetBlue, given the Chicago-based carrier’s desperation to get onto Delta’s level financially, and to return to New York Kennedy (JFK). For the time being, JetBlue and United have a partnership that’s growing over time, though it’s pretty clear to most people that the long term hope is to actually buy JetBlue. Along those lines, we haven’t heard much commentary from United executives lately about possible mergers, though here’s an interesting update… United CFO thinks industry would benefit from mergers Live and Let’s Fly flags how United Airlines…

Airbus is aiming for pre-pandemic delivery levels in 2026, as the European aircraft manufacturer looks to ramp up production levels over the next 10 months. On February 19, 2026, Airbus announced that it was looking to achieve “around 870” commercial aircraft deliveries an increase from the company’s initial ambition of 820 aircraft in 2025. Before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, Airbus delivered 863 aircraft but suffered a significant drop the following year with only 566 deliveries. Despite the record high prediction for deliveries in 2026, Airbus suggested that the figure was negatively impacted by engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney. “On…

Germany is considering a follow-on purchase of more than 35 additional F-35 stealth fighters, a move that would take Berlin’s planned fleet to more than 70 aircraft and further anchor the Luftwaffe’s modernization to US technology. The potential acquisition, reported by Reuters sources, comes as the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System (FCAS) remains mired in disputes over the core sixth-generation fighter. A second tranche would further bolster near-term capacity and hedge against additional FCAS slippage or a failure to unlock the next phase. In October 2025, the German magazine Spiegel already reported, citing parliamentary sources, that a confidential submission had been…